Crime in Wyken: statistics, rates and trends
1,352 crimes were recorded in Wyken in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
1,352 crimes were recorded in Wyken in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 472 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wyken has the 1,979th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wyken | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,352 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 17,685 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wyken was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,199 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,352). Over the whole period it fell 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,352 | 76.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,600 | 90.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,688 | 95.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,941 | 109.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,199 | 124.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,089 | 118.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,665 | 94.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,781 | 100.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,699 | 96.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wyken over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+14%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 472 | 26.7 | 0.78 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 246 | 13.9 | 1.68 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 8.1 | 1.65 | -6% |
| Burglary | 106 | 6.0 | 1.69 | +14% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.1 | 0.65 | -32% |
| Public order | 67 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 3.0 | 0.20 | -58% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -6% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +7% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.5 | 1.09 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.3 | 1.34 | +77% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.96 | +180% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wyken
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wyken recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wyken
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wyken recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wyken
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wyken recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wyken
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wyken recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wyken
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wyken recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wyken
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wyken recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wyken
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wyken recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wyken
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wyken recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wyken
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wyken recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wyken
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wyken recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wyken
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wyken recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wyken
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wyken recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wyken
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wyken recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wyken
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wyken recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wyken, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wyken.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wyken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke | 2,029 | 79.0 | +3% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,669 | 81.7 | +7% |
| Henley | 2,943 | 130.2 | +70% |
| Binley and Willenhall | 2,109 | 112.1 | +47% |
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +188% |
| Foleshill | 3,174 | 125.4 | +64% |
| Longford | 1,852 | 90.2 | +18% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,174 | 71.5 | -6% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Wyken over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 146 |
| On or near Supermarket | 133 |
| On or near Sturminster Close | 69 |
| On or near Ennerdale Lane | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Blackberry Lane | 32 |
| On or near Westmorland Road | 29 |
| On or near Triumph Close | 28 |
| On or near Crathie Close | 27 |
| On or near A4600 | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wyken over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 419 | 31.0% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
Wyken has an estimated population of 17,685. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wyken sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wyken |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% |
Is Wyken a safe place to live?
Wyken recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Wyken?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (246).
Is crime in Wyken going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wyken was down 16% on the year before: 1,352 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,600 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wyken?
Wyken is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Wyken. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.